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  1. Kaley

    • Description:

      Kaley is a feminine name with Irish roots, related to the surname Cayley or Kaley, which derived from a place name meaning 'woodland clearing.' It gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, partly due to actress Kaley Cuoco. The name offers a modern take on traditional Irish and Celtic naming elements, with a fresh, contemporary sound. Kaley is often seen as a variant of Kaylee or Cailey, all sharing similar melodic qualities. It strikes a balance between being recognizable and not overly common. The name has a light, breezy quality that suggests a bright, cheerful personality. Parents often choose Kaley for its appealing blend of familiarity and distinctiveness.

  2. Kate

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kate, in the headlines via Catherine Middleton aka the Princess of Wales, has been as pervasive as Kathy was in the 1950s and 1960s, both as a nickname for Katherine and Kaitlyn and as a strong, classic stand-alone name.
  3. Katey

    • Description:

      Katey is a feminine name functioning primarily as a diminutive or variant spelling of Katherine/Catherine. This friendly, approachable variation maintains the charm of the original while creating a more casual, modern feel. Katherine itself derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.' Katey gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century as parents sought less formal versions of traditional names. It offers the perfect balance between familiarity and uniqueness—recognizable without being overly common. The spelling with an 'e' before the 'y' distinguishes it slightly from the similar nickname 'Katie,' giving it a somewhat distinctive written appearance while maintaining the same warm, friendly pronunciation.
  4. Kathleen

    • Origin:

      Anglicized form of Irish Caitlin

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kathleen is the early Irish import version that came between Katherine and Kaitlin, and which hasn't been used in so long it's almost beginning to sound fresh again. It was a surprise pick by one of the hip Dixie Chicks, Martie Maguire. Kathleen was a Top 10 name from 1948 to 1951, and it is the subject of several old sentimental songs, such as "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen."
  5. Kathy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Katherine and Kathleen

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      There are lots of Kathy moms and grandmas but very few babies, most of whom are now called Kate or Katie.
  6. Katie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Friendly mega-popular short form of Katherine that has definitively replaced Kathy, Katie is often given on its own. Going forward, though, Katie is more stylishly clipped itself to the grownup Kate.
  7. Kaylee

    • Origin:

      American variation of Kayla

    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"

    • Description:

      A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, yet somehow loses something in the process. It has surpassed cousin Kayla on the charts and is one of three girls' names starting with Kthat ranks in the US Top 100.
  8. Keiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "happy child"

    • Description:

      Japanese classic with optimistic meaning.
  9. Kelly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "war"

    • Description:

      Once the quintessential bouncy teenager name, Kelly helped launch the trend of unisex Irish names . But it now takes a backseat to more substantial surname names like Kennedy.
  10. Kirk

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "church"

    • Description:

      Far more friendly and open than similar one-syllable names like Kent, Kurt, and Karl, it's been associated for more than half a century with actor Kirk Douglas, whose birth name was Issur Danielovitch Demsky.
  11. Krysten

    • Description:

      Krysten is a feminine name that is a variant of Kristen or Kirsten, which are derived from the Latin name Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' This contemporary spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought more distinctive versions of traditional names. While less common than other variants like Kristen or Kristin, Krysten has maintained steady but modest usage in English-speaking countries. The name gained some recognition through celebrities like actress Krysten Ritter. The unique 'y' spelling gives the name a modern edge while preserving its classic roots and Christian associations.
  12. Lane

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "a small roadway or path"

    • Description:

      Lane is a unisex name equally accessible to boys and girls. Breezy, cool and contemporary, it might equally put in mind country lanes and banks of wildflowers.
  13. Larry

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lawrence, English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentium or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      Your friendly next-door neighbor...not your baby. Although Larry was once one of the most popular boys' names starting with L, that title now belongs to Liam.
  14. Lauren

    • Origin:

      English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentum or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      Lauren was derived from Laurence, an English name from the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." Laurentum, an ancient Italian city, got its name from the Latin word laurus, meaning "bay laurel."
  15. Lawrence

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentium or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      Lawrence has survived from Roman times, when Laurentium was a city noted for its laurel trees (the laurel is a symbol of wisdom and achievement). It was in the Top 50 from the 1890s through the 1950s and the Top 100 for decades longer, always among the most popular boys' names starting with L, but Lawrence is now used less for babies than Landon or Lorenzo.
  16. Leann

    • Description:

      Leann is a melodic feminine name that emerged as a modern combination of the popular names Lee and Ann, or as a variant of Leanne. Its elements have distinct origins—'Lee' deriving from Old English meaning 'clearing in the woods' and 'Ann' from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.' The name gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the mid-1970s. It received additional recognition through country music star LeAnn Rimes. Leann offers a contemporary feel while maintaining connection to traditional naming elements. Its straightforward pronunciation, gentle sound pattern, and manageable length make it appealing to parents seeking a name that is recognizable yet not overly common.

  17. Leo

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      Leo is a strong-yet-friendly name that was common among the Romans, used for thirteen popes, and is now at its highest point ever in the US thanks in part to Leonardo "Leo" DiCaprio.
  18. Leroy

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "the king"

    • Description:

      Leroy's heyday was in the early twentieth century, when it was in the US Top 100 until 1949. As a result, it's now more frequently seen as a father or grandfather name. Nevertheless, it remains in the latter end of the US Top 1000, perhaps passed down from father to son, or similar enough to popular Levi that it still appeals.
  19. Lily

    • Origin:

      English flower name

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Lily is the most popular of the popular delicate century-old flower names now making a return, thanks to its many irresistible attributes: a cool elegance and a lovely sound, a symbol of purity and innocence, and a role in Christian imagery.
  20. Linda

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese and Italian

    • Meaning:

      "pretty"

    • Description:

      Linda will live forever in baby name history for toppling Mary from its four hundred year reign as Number 1. Queen of Names in 1947, Linda has fallen even further in favor than Mary today.